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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

S9 XTAMOT history

S9 XTA is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

S9 XTA green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
119,172 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 XTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 XTA was last recorded at 119,172 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 1,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,010 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,162 miles
Average per year
3,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,172 miles
  • 2024 – 118,010 miles
  • 2023 – 116,614 miles
  • 2022 – 115,478 miles
  • 2021 – 112,707 miles
  • 2020 – 111,182 miles
  • 2019 – 108,609 miles
  • 2018 – 103,160 miles
  • 2017 – 97,004 miles
  • 2016 – 92,869 miles
  • 2014 – 85,737 miles
  • 2013 – 77,811 miles
  • 2012 – 73,513 miles
  • 2011 – 69,630 miles
  • 2010 – 65,199 miles
  • 2009 – 60,510 miles
  • 2008 – 56,310 miles
  • 2007 – 52,318 miles
  • 2006 – 47,249 miles
  • 2005 – 42,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,172 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,172 miles (+1,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,172 miles
    Test number
    460963001982
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,010 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,010 miles
    Test number
    298889758156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail117,977 miles (+1,363)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,977 miles
    Test number
    611275034838
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass116,614 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,614 miles
    Test number
    241208937112
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail116,586 miles (+1,108)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,586 miles
    Test number
    967461006568
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,478 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    507697696049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,439 miles (+2,732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,439 miles
    Test number
    791231264739
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass112,707 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,707 miles
    Test number
    384174523805
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,182 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,182 miles
    Test number
    966949194207
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail111,170 miles (+2,561)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    927985686910
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass108,609 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,609 miles
    Test number
    417210533129
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail108,606 miles (+5)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,606 miles
    Test number
    218538592597
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail108,601 miles (+5,441)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    760400752982
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in both steering tie rods

  14. Pass103,160 miles (+6,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    752854884643
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass97,004 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,004 miles
    Test number
    861391098993
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass92,869 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    171097332863
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass85,737 miles (+7,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    335415264285
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,811 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    626929563202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,513 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,513 miles
    Test number
    465510092299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,630 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,630 miles
    Test number
    676616901392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,199 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    823966720366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,510 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,510 miles
    Test number
    280677829326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,310 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,310 miles
    Test number
    572299328333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,318 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    331711257343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,249 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,249 miles
    Test number
    752081246359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    42,498 miles
    Test number
    190609335372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 XTA

Does S9 XTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S9 XTA expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S9 XTA?
The MOT on S9 XTA expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S9 XTA done?
S9 XTA was recorded at 119,172 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 3,903 miles a year.
Has S9 XTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 XTA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S9 XTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S9 XTA find?
S9 XTA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides.

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